Talia’uli Prescott who pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing the illicit drug methamphetamine was sentenced to a good behaviour bond, at the Supreme Court.

Hon Mr Justice Cato during sentencing on July 17, said the good behaviour bond is for 12-months, where the accused is on probation and is to live where directed.

He is ordered to undertake a course on drug abuse at the Salvation Army.

The accused was arrested with the meth on July 1, 2019 at Kolomotu'a.

“He pleaded guilty at the first chance and does not have any previous criminal record in Tonga.”

The Crown said in its sentencing submissions, that based on the nature of the offending and the relevant authorities cited, it was appropriate to impose a non-custodial sentence. 

It was also submitted on the two counts of possession of the 0.8 grams of methamphetamine, that the accused be sentenced to 18-months good behaviour bond.

Meanwhile, on a third count of possession of ammunition without a license, the accused was convicted and discharged.